FASHION / SCREEN STYLE

And the Winner for Best-Dressed Film Is . . .

Will corsets beat out falsies? It's time to assess which Oscar nominee for best costume design has the best chance of winning. (The good news is, this is one place where you won't read a word about "Forrest Gump" or "Pulp Fiction.")

"The Adventures of Priscilla,Queen of the Desert"

Credits: Lizzy Gardiner, who has worked on Australian films and movies, and Tim Chappel, a drag performer and first-time movie costume designer.

Challenge: Capturing the brazen tackiness of Australia's young drag culture on a paltry costume allowance of about $15,000.

Solution: Forget ostrich-feather stoles. The movie's three showgirls balance the entire birds (emus, actually) on their heads. Other ensembles mimic the Syndey Opera House and a crystal chandelier. And don't forget headdresses composed of room deodorizer bottles.